Baalbek Collection

Ruins Of Baalbek, Lebanon, As Seen In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Baalbek (Libanon), Roman Temple of Venus, wood engraving, published 1855
Baalbek (Libanon), Roman Temple of Venus (1st half of 3rd century AD). The temple is an example of Severan Baroque style. Wood engraving, published in 1855

LEBANON. BIQA. Baalbek. Temple of Jupiter (60 AD). Roman art. Early Empire. Architecture

French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Barbara. known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr
5306126 French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Barbara. known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara; (add.info.: French 19th century. illustration)

Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo)
3964086 Ruins of Temple, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Felix Bonfils, 1880 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

View of the ruins of the temple complex in Baalbek, before 1744-after 1760. Creator: Anon
View of the ruins of the temple complex in Baalbek, before 1744-after 1760

Vuie General De Balbek, Syrie #438, Printed c.1870. Creator: Felix Bonfils
Vuie General De Balbek, Syrie #438, Printed c.1870

Lebanon, Baalbek, Temple of Venus

Baalbek Lebanon (print)
3793982 Baalbek Lebanon (print) by Perlberg, Friedrich (1848-1921); (add.info.: Baalbek, Lebanon. Illustration by Perlberg showing the ancient ruins of the Roman period when Baalbek was known as)

Vue du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Lebanon, Baalbek, Temple of Bacchus

Lebanon, Baalbek, Roman Ruins

Lebanon, Baalbek, Temple of Jupiter

Baalbek, View from the Acropolis to Lebanon (b / w photo)
5991157 Baalbek, View from the Acropolis to Lebanon (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baalbek, View from the Acropolis to Lebanon)

Baalbek, The Great Stone (b / w photo)
5991156 Baalbek, The Great Stone (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baalbek, The Great Stone)

Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Colonnade Du Temple Du Soleil;Syrie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Colonnade Du Temple Du Soleil; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 121 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple De Jupiter aBaalbeck (Heliopolis, Interieur Du Naos;Syrie
Temple De Jupiter a Baalbeck (Heliopolis, Interieur Du Naos; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 125 from the album " egypte, nubie)

Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Temple Du Jupiter, Facade Occidentale;Syrie, 1849 / 51
Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Temple Du Jupiter, Facade Occidentale; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 124 from the album " egypte, nubie

Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Temple De Jupiter, Facade Orientale;Syrie, 1849 / 51
Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Temple De Jupiter, Facade Orientale; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 123 from the album " egypte, nubie

Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Hemicycle De L Enciente Des Temples Du Soleil Et De Jupiter; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 120 from the album " egypte, nubie

Baalbeck, Interieur De L Enceinte Des Temples Du Soleil Et De Jupiter;Syrie
Baalbeck, Interieur De L Enceinte Des Temples Du Soleil Et De Jupiter; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 119 from the album " egypte, nubie

The Ruins of the Smaller Temple at Baalbeck (oil on canvas)
CH139927 The Ruins of the Smaller Temple at Baalbeck (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 61.6x121.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

View of the temple of Jupiter in Baalbeck
3619186 View of the temple of Jupiter in Baalbeck by Zais, Giuseppe (1709-84); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milano, Fondazione Cariplo, Giuseppe Zais)

Ruins of the ancient city of Ba albek (engraving)
5233504 Ruins of the ancient city of Ba albek (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving)
2774983 Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Baalbek)

South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Baalbek (engraving)
2774982 South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South wing of the portico of the Great Temple, Baalbek)

The Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving)
2774980 The Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of the Sun, Baalbek)

Source of the Barada River at Baalbek, Baalbec, Lebanon
Vintage 19th century photograph: source of the Barada River at Baalbek, Baalbec, Lebanon

View inside the Acropolis, Baalbec, Baalbek, Lebanon
Vintage 19th century photograph: view inside the Acropolis, Baalbec, Baalbek, Lebanon

Baalbec, Baalbek, Syria, entrance to the fortress
Vintage 19th century photograph: Baalbec, Baalbek, Syria, entrance to the fortress

View of Baalbek, Baalbec, Syria
Vintage 19th century photograph: view of Baalbek, Baalbec, Syria

Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon
Vintage 19th century photograph: Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon

Interior of the Heliopolis, Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the interior of the Heliopolis or Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon Beqaa Valley. Interno del Tempio di Balbec. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios

The Shah of Persias harem on the road. Eunochs on horseback clear away bystanders shouting Curuc! Forbidden! The favorite begum rides in a covered palnquin or sedan chair called a takti-revan between

Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the Temple of Bacchus within the Heliopolis, or Temple of Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Elevazione del Tempio di Balbec

Persian soldiers with weapons, cattle, wagons, etc. They carry spears, shields and quivers, and lead goats, bulls and horses

Courtyard and columns of Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek
Plan of the courtyard of Heliopolis, or the Temple of Baalbek, and columns in the temple and the Hexagonal court, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

Amazons coming to the aid of the Trojans at Troy. Andromache and son Astyanax with Queen Hecuba of Troy (top left), Priam welcoming Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons (top right)

The tomb of the Maccabees, Jerusalem, 1800s. Tomba di Maccabei. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Baalbec, plate 79 from Volume II of The Holy Land
STC87250 Baalbec, plate 79 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub. 1843 (litho) by Roberts

Pillars of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon
The six golden pillars of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon. Date: circa 1940s

The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (b / w photo)
1606716 The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine)

The large stone in the quarry, Baalbek (engraving)
2774985 The large stone in the quarry, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The large stone in the quarry, Baalbek)

Part of the enclosure of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446249 Part of the enclosure of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Peristyle of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446247 Peristyle of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Ruins of Balbec (engraving)
816205 Ruins of Balbec (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Balbec. Baalbek is a town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon)

Ruins of Baalbec, May 5th 1839, plate 77 from Volume II of The Holy Land
STC87251 Ruins of Baalbec, May 5th 1839, plate 77 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub. 1843 (litho) by Roberts

Syria, Ruins of Baalbec (b / w photo)
6019048 Syria, Ruins of Baalbec (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syria, Ruins of Baalbec)

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Baalbek, a mesmerizing ancient city nestled in the heart of Lebanon, holds within its ruins the secrets of a glorious past. As we gaze upon the captivating images captured in the 19th century, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur and magnificence that once adorned this sacred place. The Roman Temple of Venus stands tall and proud, its architectural beauty immortalized in a wood engraving from 1855. The intricate details carved into every stone tell tales of devotion and reverence towards this goddess of love and beauty. Moving further into Baalbek's enchanting landscape, we come across the awe-inspiring Temple of Jupiter. This colossal structure dominates the skyline with its towering columns and majestic presence. A snapshot from September 15, 1850, captures this breathtaking sight as if frozen in time. Exploring deeper into Baalbek's mysteries reveals hidden gems like the Circular Exedra of the Grand Court. Its circular design creates an atmosphere of tranquility amidst these ancient grounds. We can almost hear whispers echoing through time as visitors gather here to seek solace or engage in philosophical discussions. As our eyes wander over these remarkable ruins, they catch glimpses of unique artifacts such as a gargoyle from Sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus. These mythical creatures guard their sacred domain with an air of mystique and intrigue. Baalbek's allure extends beyond temples dedicated to gods; it encompasses structures like the Temple of Bacchus too. This testament to Roman architecture showcases intricate carvings that depict scenes from mythology while honoring Dionysus - god of wine and revelry. Walking among Baalbek's Roman Ruins evokes feelings both humbling and exhilarating simultaneously. Each step taken on these hallowed grounds connects us with generations long gone but never forgotten – reminding us that history is not just words on paper but tangible remnants left behind by those who came before us.